Waterside Restaurant at Glen Mhor Hotel

Best Fish & Chips I have had im whole Scotland. Definitely a must when eating there. The Fish is battered in their local beer that thez produce in the Uilebheisr brewery. The view is also really nice and the staff is very friendly. They also do breakfast buffet there in the morning for hotel guests, really nice.

I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Excellent service, food and a lovely location beside the river Ness. Staff very friendly and so helpful. I had mushroom and spinach risotto( delicious) and my partner had steak which was done to perfection. Will definitely be visiting again. If I can recommend a dessert..have the Sticky Toffee pudding!! 10/10

Celebrated our 25th anniversary here in March and enjoyed fine dining while watching the sunset over Western Inverness. Very satisfied with food selection, wines, and drinks. Thanks for everything.

We enjoyed a delicious two course Sunday dinner there recently. Staff were very attentive and the food came quickly. In a most beautiful location right by the River Ness, you couldn't really ask for anything more.

We had a reservation at the restaurant but upon arrival they took a while to find the booking. We had a window table overlooking the river although the dining area was a bit cramped as the conservatory was fractionally too narrow to allow free passage with waiting staff coming and going at a busy time. The waiter who served us was very good as was the waitress who brought us our wine, very personable. We we expecting the conventional menu so we're a bit disappointed when it was a restricted Sunday menu which wasn't clear on the website. We shared a mussels starter which was sublime. Complimentary fresh bread with an interesting homemade butter was served. The tarragon chicken with green beans and fries was flavoursome and light. The fish and chips were good with a very light, perfectly cooked batter. The dish also had peas and tartare sauce. We also had a Scottish cheeseboard, which was substantial to share and had a good selection of breads, crackers, celery, and grapes. There was pickle too, but we didn't try this as we aren't big fans of brown pickle. The dish was well presented on a wooden chopping board but was a tad cold from the fridge and could have benefitted from being left out a bit earlier to get to room temperature thereby enhancing the flavour and taste. When I asked about the name of one of the cheeses, the waiter very kindy brought out a whole cheese to show me its name and provenance (Old Smokey - Isle of Kintyre). The service was attentive but not rushed. The menu had a choice of two or three course options for a set price, which represented great value for money. In the main, the restaurant was clean and had nice decor. We would definitely return to try the fuller menu. There are only a few quality restaurants in Inverness but this is certainly one of them and that mussel dish is a must!

Wonderful food served with a smile. My only criticism is that the cheese and oatcakes were more expensive than the other desserts (which I don't mind) but was only served 3 oatcakes with 3 morsels of cheese. Funnily it came with a vat of relish/chutney which made up the bulk of my pudding. Everything else including my steak, haggis bon bins were perfection. Definitely visit again.

Honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. Staff were excellent, friendly and extremely attentive. Food was genuinely outstanding and the atmosphere was fantastic, with some fantastic music in the background. I will definitely be back!

Four of us were here for the two course Sunday evening meal. Restaurant pleasantly full. Three of us had the fish. The fourth chicken supreme. All beautiful. Unfortunately the rhubarb crumble was finished so two had the sticky toffee pudding, one something in a glass, the fourth the cheese board. Again, all great. Three of us had coffee and we also had one Pepsi and two glasses of wine. Very reasonably priced. Service exceptional and with a smile.

Delightful meal. The Haggis Bonbons were very tasty, and a great accompaniment to the Baked Camembert . The Lamb Rump was stunning, cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and sticky. So good were both courses that we couldn’t fit in dessert despite the options on the menu. Sitting in the conservatory area overlooking the River Ness topped off a lovely evening.

Lovely venue, we had dinner and drinks in the garden area on the river. Really nice atmosphere, with candles on tables and large gas burner heaters. Ordered from the early bird menu and the food was fantastic, accompanied by a very nice house bottle of white wine. Staff were great, made a fuss over our dog too which always goes down well with us.

Beautiful restaurant on the banks of the river ness. Service 1st class with Dee, Shane and Eleanor very friendly welcoming and pleasant. Food was amazing and very reasonably priced. Drinks fab. Would highly recommend and I most definitely be back for meal.

Had a beautiful meal at the waterside on Saturday night. Food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful. Rushed off their feet as the place was very busy and they were short staffed. Still managed great service with a smile 😊

We liked the location, delicious meal options, and friendly staff. The Cullen Skink was the best soup I've ever had. Large portions made it a good value also. Great dinner!

Amazing food. Best scotch egg we had! Lamb was sooo good. Ate here quite a few times during our stay because of the level of service.

We didn't stay in the accommodation here, just came in for dinner one evening. Fantastic food, great service and a nice location by the river.

There's a lot of choice for restaurants in Inverness. We chose this one for a birthday dinner because the menu appealed - not extensive but varied and enticing - and it didn't disappoint. The flavours had been extremely well combined (e.g. a tangy sauce with the scallops & black pudding) and every course was delicious; the service was relaxed but attentive, and all in a really nice setting by the river. Also, we were able to sit and chat for 3 hours without being herded out of our seats, which is becoming increasingly uncommon with restaurants in the area, and made for an outstanding evening. Big thumbs-up to the whole team at the Waterside - we shall return.

We had both dinner and breakfast at the restaurant, and the dinner was absolutely delicious. The food and drinks were excellent. Our Hungarian server was incredibly friendly and helpful, even giving us advice on where to go and what to see near Inverness. He was lovely, and his service was outstanding.

The food is quite good. The waiters were friendly and beyond attentive and fast, we were finished with our food after less than an hour. Thanks to their own brewery, they serve their own beer. Amazing! What more could you want?

Quite a limited menu, the only thing I could choose was fish and chips but I know I'm quite fussy. That said it was one of the best tasting meals I've had. It wasn't a cheap meal, but considering the quality of food and service it was a fair price, and I still left a tip too. I would definitely take my partner back to give her a treat.

After a short guided tour through the distillery and brewery and a nice whiskey and beer tasting we had a reservation for the adjacent restaurant. The food was tasty, the staff was nice and the service well organised. Everything was really lovely and above average. We didn't stay at the hotel, but next time we're in Inverness, we definitly will.

Had a really great meal here with friends. Lovely restaurant. Great food and service.

The food is just incredible. Been a few times and hasn't let us down yet. It's a bit pricey but again, completely worth it. Staff are great as well, perfect balance of small talk and banter without hanging around or bothering you. Restaurant was a bit cold the last time we visited. Might do to crank the heating up a notch.

Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely service, great location, nice vibes and interior. Prices are reasonable, however pate from nibbles menu came with a ridiculously tiny thin singular slice of “brioche”, which vas very strange… Also I wish it stated on the menu that gnocchi came with tomato sauce, it sort of was a key feature of that dish overwhelming mushrooms and spinach, for someone who doesn’t like tomato sauces that would be disappointing… However the cottage pie, beef blade and chicken were absolutely delicious, I had to ask for more sauce for beef which was sorted out for me in an instant! Overall happy! But the image of a microscopic brioche will haunt me for a while … P.S. we were happy to tip, but I really don’t get when it is automatically included in the bill, makes you want to tip less 🤷‍♀️

Food was lovely and the service was excellent. They are also dog friendly, with a section of the restaurant reserved for people with furry friends, a great compromise as I appreciate not everyone wants to eat with dogs around.

Good sized rooms, food was nice with friendly service. Wood go again.

Stopped here for a meal on a business trip and the food was amazingly made each of my 3 courses were excellent

We've been staying in the nearby hotel, came to the restaurant for dinner, no reservation. Initial service was friendly and we were seated quickly. Afterwards it took some time to order. Food was tasty, as mains we ordered lamb and salmon. We also came daily for a breakfast, usually at 9-9:15. Selection for breakfast was OK, nothing really that stands out. Service was hit and miss. In one way waiters were quick and helpful, on the other hand... i know it was not full (and interestingly they seated most of guest to a few tables close together), it really depended who was working... i'm sorry, but we don't need to listen to their private discussion in a dining room. And yes, would still recommend the restaurant for both breakfast and dinner. Location is good, food is tasty, just a little effort needs to be done to improve the service.

Due to some of the recent negative reviews, we were apprehensive at first, but we are glad we gave it a chance! Our meal for two was great. The sauce of the mussel appetizer tasted delicious, I wanted more bread to eat it all. Our fish main courses, salmon and a fish and chips, we're hot and tasty. The sticky pudding desert was excellent. Our service was also great. Waitress was attentive, and everything came out fast and hot.

We hosted our wedding at the Waterside in June 2024 - it was a lovely & fun day for all, largely due to the help of our wedding coordinator Tiff! She went above & beyond to help me have a picturesque & fun day, I didn't have to worry about the setup or the breakdown - she even saved one of my wedding donuts for me when I never got a chance to have one during the night :) The reason for the loss of a star for the rooms is purely because the honeymoon suite lacked a mini fridge >> which I think would have been really helpful as we had several leftovers + wine we wanted to keep chilled. The loss of the star for service was due to some miscommunication between the hotel bookings & the event coordination, (i.e. after we had paid our deposit, someone on the booking side at the hotel had "force booked" several rooms for the day of the wedding for another guest/party, including the honeymoon suite) - which my husband spoke to the manager about & thankfully they resolved before the day.

The restaurant has got scenic view. The food is good with nice service.

The view is wonderful, though the place is too pricey for the amount and quality of food they give. Staff made me feel like I don't fit in with my hiking gear. The Nicoise salad was okay, but too few and the tuna steak was under cooked and salty. The only gluten free option is to leave out parts of the dish, but pay the same.

The sandwiches looked a lot better than they tasted. With a little effort and inspiration they could easily be improved. In the current state it's way overpriced. There was no service for people seated outside.

A bit overpriced. The scallop starter was the highlight, fantastic black pudding. The main was cold and I was advised to order a side as it didn't come with any, just some beef and spinach for £22. The mash I ordered felt microwaved and was very dry. The chocolate brownie desert was also fairly dry. Will look elsewhere in future.

Overall, the restaurant was good, but there is significant room for improvement in the service. We ordered several dishes along with mocha I was surprised to be served coffee in an espresso cup, something I had never encountered before. As someone who is very passionate about coffee and has visited countless cafés, this was unexpected. I noticed that the table next to us had a large cup for their coffee, yet the waitress did not ask us what size we would like. Additionally, we paid around £4 for this small cup. On another note, the vegetable soup was not cooked properly, as the peas were still tough. Additionally, we felt that the waitress did not treat us well.

Staff were lovely, food was good but disappointment that we had to use cold plates for our food which was only luke warm to begin with which ruined the meal. When I asked staff why there were no plate warmers they were apologetic and said that they had requested them from the owners but not recieved. Put profit before customers you will lose customers. Finally we were disappointed on arrival on a Sunday to be told the only option was the carvery. This should have been stated on the website and at time of booking. Won't be going back and don't recommend.

The restaurant is quite expensive , 12 GBP for a desert that could be from Tesco. The portions are pretty small for the price and the quality average .

Food was okay even if too expensive for what it was. I give the one star review because the business is cashless!! They will take cash but won’t give any change back. There should be a sign somewhere stating this. The hostess said it is mentioned online (I haven’t checked if this is true) but I would expect it to be mentioned outside of the restaurant and on the menu!

We visited the Waterside Restaurant in August. We had made reservations and were looking forward to having a nice meal and enjoying the scenery. . There were four in our party, and I ordered fish and chips. I have to say it was the worst fish and chips I had all the time I visited Scotland and I have eaten lots of fish and chips. I did not finish the fish but did eat the chips. When I mentioned it to the waiter he didn't seem to care one way or the other. Out of the four of us only one person thought their meal was good. I think the food is over priced for the quality and the service needs to be improved.

We were staying at the nearby Glen Mohr Hotel, arrived late from the Isle of Skye and entered the restaurant by 8:25pm, without a reservation. There appeared to be plenty of empty tables but we were refused service, told there were no available tables. We left, noticed there were at 10 empty tables, then went back in. The manager looked us straight in the face and said all these tables were booked with 8:30pm reservations. He advised us to go elsewhere as restaurants closed at 9pm. We found a restaurant nearby, finished a quick dinner by 9:15, and when walking back by the Waterside Restaurant, saw it was completely empty, dark, no one in sight. The manager blatantly lied to us. If they don't take clients 30 min before closing, they should say that, not make up a lie.

Very grumpy bar man, limited lager choice, wine like vinegar and not cheap. No bar snacks, definitely no food served outside, not even a bowl of chips x